Immunology Research Assistant — Innate Immunity & Infection Studies

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Immunology Translation Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The successful candidate will join a young and dynamic research team investigating the molecular mechanisms of innate immunity, cell death signalling, and host-pathogen interactions.

Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension or conversion of PhD studies based on

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences, Immunology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques (cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, animal genotyping).
• Prior experience in infection assay and generating bacterial mutants (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian cell culture and downstream analyses including infection assays, cytotoxicity assays, ELISA, and western blotting.
• Assist with cloning and generation of plasmids for molecular biology experiments.
• Assist with in vivo infection experiments.
• Support routine laboratory management tasks such as preparation of culture media, animal genotyping and sterilization and autoclaving of materials.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Cloning

Site-directed mutagenesis

Infection assays

Animal genotyping

Western blot

ELISA

Laboratory management

Education

BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences / Immunology / Microbiology

Job description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Immunology Translation Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The successful candidate will join a young and dynamic research team investigating the molecular mechanisms of innate immunity, cell death signalling, and host-pathogen interactions.

Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension or conversion of PhD studies based on